Woodward Prep School - Log Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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ootbatl S aucLcl ? ' !K| ' viafei Standing: Coach Zook, Manager Dick Preston, J. Hildenbrand, Emil Irvin Kohlmeier, Steve Verges, John Seekins, Tom Zamer, Don Judson, John Anschuty, Asst. Manager John Roseborough, Asst. Coach Travis. Knee ing: S. Sherman, Bruce Alexander, C. Crigler, Mac Tignor, D. Alexander, D. Camp, F. Pettinato, George Baldwin. Its three wins in seven games gave the better-than-average 1955 Woodward football squad its best record in four years. Not since 1952, when Coach Earl Zook ' s Red Devils posted a 3-2-1 mark, have the G street gridiron representatives boasted so encouraging a record. And, if you listen to mentor Zook, things should be even better in 1956. On his cjub ' s ' 55 successes, Zook waxed enthusiastic. The first day of practice, he said, there weren ' t more than 20 boys out on the field. But the number grew as We went along, and we developed a good team. At season ' s end we could have taken on any team in the area. The Coach praised, especially, the fire and determination among his players. They never gave up is the way Zook tabbed his eleven. This was pointed out by the fact that Woodward ' s three victories were all by slim totals — 6-0, over National Training School; 28-13, versus Chamberlain; and 26-19, against Frederick. Two Red Devils stood out all season — end Dave Alexander and fullback Mac Tignor. Both were given honorable mention on All-Prep teams picked by The Washington Daily News ' Scholastic Sports Association. 60

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dSaskethail S auad 1 ' Standing: Mr. Zook, Dick Bramley, David Camp, John Zoeller, James Russell, Mac Tignor, Dick Preston, Mr. Travis. Kneeling: Mickey Mooney, Sid Abel, Geo. Jalepes, Bill Cohen, H. Barnett. The Red Devils quintet of 1955-1956 showed steady improvement, and with a few breaks on the road would have posted a very presentable season ' s record. Coach Earl B. Zook ' s men started slowly, then hit their stride by mid-season. Although the schedule was not the heaviest, as compared to other Prep schools, the Devils were kept busy meeting high ranking and rugged competition. Their most exciting game was the opener, which the Red Devils won, defeating their long-time rival — Columbian Prep. Co-Captains George Jalepes and John Zoeller held the team together with their consistent floor plays and timely scoring. Captain John Zoeller finished with a surge to lead the team with a 17-point per game average and a high point total of 265, which assured him a berth on three All-Prep squads. cnedule Woodward 42 DeMatha 59 Woodward 48 Quantico 41 Woodward 61 Kendall Prep 41 Woodward 41 St. Anthony ' s 62 Woodward 62 Capitol Page 36 Woodward 29 American Univ. J. V. 49 Woodward 41 Episcopal 59 Woodward 47 Kendall Prep 37 Woodward 39 Gallaudet Prep 45 Woodward 55 Columbian Prep 54 Woodward 48 Western 60 Woodward 55 Bell 32 Woodward 37 Chamberlain 53 Woodward 40 Columbian Prep 67 Woodward 20 American Univ. . V. 52 Woodward 57 Quantico 49 61